US Embassy Education Grant Opportunity 2025 is now accepting applications for the $175,000 fund for Nigerian undergraduates and graduates to study in the USA

The Public Diplomacy Section at the United States Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, is announcing an open competition for organizations to apply for a project aimed at promoting U.S. higher education opportunities for high-achieving, low-income Nigerian students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

When is the Application Deadline?

The deadline to apply is January 27, 2025.

Tell Me About The Award:

The US Embassy Education Grant Opportunity 2025 is designed to promote U.S. higher education opportunities for high-achieving, low-income Nigerian students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The program supports students through financial assistance for application-related costs, including standardized test fees, visa expenses, airfare, and settling-in costs.

The implementing partner will work in coordination with the education specialists of the Public Diplomacy Section of the United States Mission in Nigeria, in Abuja and Lagos, to support the 2025-26 Education Advising in Nigeria, especially the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program, and support the Standard Advising Centers in Calabar, Jos, Ibadan, and Kano.

This program will mostly assist forty (40) high-achieving, low-income prospective students.

Which Fields are Eligible?

The grant supports initiatives related to education advising and academic exchange programs.

Type:

Cooperative agreement/grant opportunity.

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Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status.
• Public and private educational institutions.
• Think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
• Public international organizations and governmental institutions.

How Are Applicants Selected?

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Organizational capacity and experience.
• Proposed strategies for supporting low-income, high-achieving Nigerian students.
• Alignment with the goals of the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The program is aimed at Nigerian students and organizations operating in Nigeria.

Where Will the Award be Taken?

The award will be implemented in Nigeria, supporting advising centers in Abuja, Lagos, Calabar, Jos, Ibadan, and Kano.

How Many Awards?

The number of awards is not specified, but the program aims to assist 40 high-achieving, low-income students.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

The award provides financial assistance to cover:

• Standardized test fees.
• Application fees.
• Visa and SEVIS fees.
• Airfare.
• Settling-in expenses.
  Additionally, the grant offers collaboration opportunities with EducationUSA networks.

How Long Will the Award Last?

The program aligns with the 2025-26 academic cycle for U.S. college and university applications.

How to Apply for the US Embassy Education Grant Opportunity?

Applications must be submitted via the online platform. Ensure you meet the requirements, including registration on SAM.gov and obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Visit the Award Webpage for Details: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357456

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

PASAbujaGrants@state.gov

For inquiries contact: PASAbujaGrants@state.gov